Metro · Tamil Nadu
Construction cost in Chennai
Building in Chennai runs at a multiplier of 1.12× the national band — about 12% above average, driven mainly by labour rates and material transport.
| Finish level | ₹ per sq ft in Chennai | 1000 sqft house | 1500 sqft house |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | 1,344 – 2,016 | ₹13.44 lakh – ₹20.16 lakh | ₹20.16 lakh – ₹30.24 lakh |
| Standard | 2,016 – 2,800 | ₹20.16 lakh – ₹28 lakh | ₹30.24 lakh – ₹42 lakh |
| Premium | 2,800 – 3,920 | ₹28 lakh – ₹39.2 lakh | ₹42 lakh – ₹58.8 lakh |
| Luxury | 3,920 – 5,600 | ₹39.2 lakh – ₹56 lakh | ₹58.8 lakh – ₹84 lakh |
Material rates used for Chennai
| Material | Rate | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cement | ₹435 | per bag | Chennai rate |
| Steel | ₹72 | per kg | national default |
| Sand | ₹62 | per cft | Chennai rate |
| Aggregate | ₹48 | per cft | Chennai rate |
| Brick | ₹10 | per nos | Chennai rate |
| Paint | ₹280 | per ltr | national default |
Where a Chennai rate is shown, the local market differs enough from the
national figure to matter — sand is the usual case, since river sand restrictions
have pushed metro rates well above the national average. Everything else falls back
to the national default.